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Sandown · 16:05 · Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 7f · Good · Class 3

🤖 AI race preview

Desert Shadow leads the pace and shape with consistent forward movement and a strong recent run at Sandown and Lingfield, where he led inside the final furlong and showed resilience under pressure, supported by a high RPR of 104 and a solid 94 OFR. He stands out as the most complete performer in the field, having won two of his last three starts under Oisin Murphy and maintaining a strong track record on good-to-firm ground, despite a slight draw at 10. The main danger comes from Huscal, who has shown form in the front-running role with a 1st at Lingfield under Jamie Spencer and a strong RPR of 100, while Storm Free, with a recent win at Southwell and a 1st in a 12-horse field, offers a sharp each-way appeal despite a less consistent recent run. A first-time headgear appearance by God Of War adds intrigue, though his lack of recent form and draw at 6 may limit his impact.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Storm Free (GB) Lewis Edmunds13
2Desert Shadow (GB) Oisin Murphy3.00
3Defence Minister (GB) Callum Rodriguez3.25
4God Of War (GB) Marco Ghiani6.50
5Archer Royal (IRE) William Buick12
6Monarchs Gold (GB) Sean Levey9.50

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Desert Shadow
🥈Storm Free
🥉Defence Minister

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